Simplicity RIDER, RER, SINGLE BAG CATCHER User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: RIDER, RER, SINGLE BAG CATCHER

Type: User manual

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7600101

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ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

7104048

Rev.: B

Single Bag Catcher

for Rear Engine Rider

7600101 Single Bag Catcher

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Reproduction

Manual Contents:

Operator Safety..............................................................2

Assembly.........................................................................4

Operation......................................................................7

Storage.........................................................................7

Warranty........................................................................8

General Information

The illustrations in this document are representative. Your

unit may vary from the images displayed. LEFT and RIGHT

are referenced from the operator’s position.

All language translations of this document are derived from

the original English source le.

Operator Safety

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety

information about hazards that can result in personal injury.

A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is

used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and

potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may

be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates an action that could result in damage to

the product.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Symbol Meaning

Safety information about the hazards

that can result in personal injury.

Read the directions for use of the

product before operating.

Keep hands and feet away from deck.

Thrown object hazard.

Roll over hazard.

Thrown Object hazard.

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WARNING

Loss of Control, Roll-over and Tipping

Hazard

• Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when

turning corners.

• Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that

the collection system be kept only half full when

mowing any slope. Start mowing on slopes when the

collection system is empty.

• Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across

the face of any slope.

• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

• Select slow ground speed before driving onto a

slope. Avoid using brakes to control speed.

• Use caution when changing directions and DO NOT

start or stop the tractor while on a slope.

Safety Decals

Before operating the grass catcher, read and understand

the installed safety decals. The decals are provided to help

you avoid personal injury or damage to the product.

If any safety decals become damaged or illegible, order

replacements from your local authorized dealer.

WARNING

Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and

instructions in this document and in the tractor operator’s

manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or

property damage.

The warnings and instructions must be read, understood,

and followed when setting-up, operating, servicing,

transporting, or storing the unit.

WARNING

• DO NOT operate the unit without either the entire

grass catcher or the deflector in place.

• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when not

mowing.

• DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while travel-

ing in reverse.

DANGER

Amputation or Laceration Hazard

• If the mower stalls or the collection system plugs,

disengage the electric clutch (PTO), stop the engine

and remove the key. Set the parking brake. Wait for

moving parts to stop. Remove the foreign object or

clear the chute with a piece of wood before restarting

the engine. Never place hands into blower housing to

clear jammed object.

• Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the

engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts

to stop before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting

any part of the collection system.

• DO NOT make adjustments or repairs while the

engine is running or blades are moving.

• DO NOT not place hands or feet near rotating parts.

WARNING

Thrown Objects Hazard

Do not open the cover while the blades are turning.

• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted

tightly to the unit.

• Collector bags are subject to deterioration and wear

during normal use. Inspect the bag periodically for

tears, holes, or weak spots and replace with a new

bag that meets manufacturer’s durability standards.

7011910

7046720

Decal - WARNING

Part Number - 7046720

Decal - WARNING

Part Number - 7011910

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Assembly

WARNING

Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine,

remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop

before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

Install the Muer Shield

1. Remove the two screws (a, Figure 1) that attach the

right rear bumper (b).

Figure 1

2. Install the shield (A, Figure 2) to the right rear bumper

with the screws removed in Step 1.

Figure 2

Install the Cover Assembly

1. Put the bagger frame brackets (a, Figure 3) onto the

bumper posts (B).

2. Install the clevis pins (B) through the bottom holes on

each side of the bagger frame brackets. Install with the

hair pins (C).

Figure 3

Install the Bagger Adapter

1. Remove the bolts and the wing nuts that attach the

deflector (a, Figure 4) to the mower.

2. Put the deflector in the vertical position.

3. Align the notches (b) of the chute (D) with the mounting

brackets of the hinge retainers (c).

Figure 4

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4. Slide the chute notches into the hinge retainers.

5. Secure the deflector to the deck with the bolt and the

wing nut removed in Step 1 (Figure 5-).

Figure 5

Install the Tube

1. Insert the catcher tube (D, Figure 6) into the opening of

the grass catcher cover (a).

Figure 6

2. Install the lower end of the catcher tube into the chute.

3. Turn the catcher tube in the direction of the mower and

install the handle (b, Figure 7) under the latch (c).

Figure 7

4. Put the debris shield (E, Figure 8) under the catcher

with the holes near the center of the tractor

If there are no holes in the dust skirt, CAREFULLY make

two holes (d) for the installation.

Figure 8

5. Put the debris shield near to the catcher tube to prevent

open space. Install the bolts (F, Figure 9), washers (G)

and the locknuts (H).

The catcher tube miust move freely between the catch-

er and the debris shield.

Figure 9

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Install the Grass Catcher

1. Turn the latch (a, Figure 10) on the catcher frame until it

is horizontal.

2. Install the grass bag assembly (G) into the catcher

frame brackets (b).

The mesh side (c) of the catcher bag must face away

from the tractor.

Figure 10

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Operation

WARNING

Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine,

remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop

before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

ALWAYS shut off the tractor, disengage the PTO, and

allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE disconnecting or

clearing the tube, or emptying the grass bags.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor and mower

free of grass, leaves, or excess grease. Do not stop

or park tractor over dry leaves, grass, or combustible

materials.

Mowing with the Catcher

Always operate the riding mower with the throttle at full

speed.

If grass is long, slow the ground speed and cut half the

width of the mower to prevent blockage. Another method

is to cut once with the deck in a high setting and then cut

again with the deck in a low setting.

Do not open the cover with the mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass ejects from the bottom of the

deck, the tube may be blocked or the bags may be full.

Stop the rider, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and

then empty the catcher or remove the blockage from the

tube.

Before Operation

Remove all sticks, stones, or other debris, which can get

caught or thrown by the mower blades.

For best results, mow when the grass is dry. Wet grass can

clump and block the mower and grass catcher.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING, make sure the bottom of

the mower and the bottom of the catcher cover are clear of

grass and debris.

For satisfactory grass collection, air circulation from the

mower deck, through the chute, and into the grass catcher

is very important.

Make sure there are tight connections between the mower

deck, turbo housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Recommended Accessories

Use front counterweights when operating on slopes with

a rear attachment installed. For operation on slopes over

15% (8.5°), two rear wheel weights can be added.

Storage

Clean the grass catcher with a mild detergent. Remove

debris from the screen on the bottom of the lid.

If paint is scratched on metal parts, paint the parts again, or

apply a thin layer of oil to prevent corrosion.

Keep in a dry area. Dry fully before long term of storage.

Always store away from moisture.

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80004543EN (Rev. E)

BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workman-

ship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for

and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www.

BriggsandStratton.com. The purchaser must contact the Authorized Service Dealer, and then make the product available to the Authorized Service Dealer for inspec-

tion and testing.

There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the war-

ranty period listed below, or to the extent permitted by law. Liability for incidental or consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is

permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.**

WARRANTY PERIOD

** In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major

failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be

of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or writing to [email protected], Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1

Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail or commercial consumer. “Consumer use” means personal residential household use by a retail con-

sumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced commercial use, it

shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use product for purposes of this warranty.

To ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage, register your product at the website shown above or at www.onlineproductregistration.com.

Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing date of the product

will be used to determine the warranty period. Product registration is not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs & Stratton products.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

Warranty service is available only through Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty

service may not be appropriate. This warranty covers only defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper

maintenance or repair, or normal wear and tear.

Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of this product is described in the Operator’s Manual. Using the product in a way not described in the Operator’s

Manual or using the product after it has been damaged will not be covered under this warranty. Warranty coverage will also not be provided if the serial number on the

product has been removed or the product has been altered or modified in any way, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as impact damage or water/chemical cor-

rosion damage.

Improper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the Operator’s Manual, and serviced or

repaired using genuine Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack of maintenance or use of non-original parts is not covered by warranty.

Normal Wear and Tear - Like most mechanical devices, your unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty does not cover repairs when normal

use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment. Maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting blades, and brake pads (except engine brake pads) are

not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics alone, unless the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship.

Other Exclusions - This warranty excludes damage due to accident, abuse, modifications, alterations, improper servicing, freezing or chemical deterioration.

Attachments or accessories that were not originally packaged with the product are also excluded. This warranty does not include used, reconditioned, second-hand, or

demonstration equipment or engines. This warranty also excludes failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control.

Item Consumer Use Commercial Use

Accessory/Attachment 12 months None